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The function of the rugae on the stomach wall is to aid in digestion. This smooth's out as the stomach is filled with food.
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What is the term for the long folds of the stomach's inner surface?
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
9 What is the function of the rugae in the stomach and villi in the small intestine?
both rugae and villi are specialized "folds". the rugae allow your stomach to expand when you eat (like a balloon) and the villi increase the surface area in your small intestine for nutrient absorption
The walls of this organ are thrown into folds called rugae?
stomach
Rugae are folds in the bladder that allow for expansion However the floor of the bladder does not have rugae and does not expand This triangular area is called the trigone?
It doesnt allow expansion
Which organ structure rugae is?
The organ structure rugae can be found in a number of anatomical structures in the body.
What are mucosal folds in the stomach called?
The folds of the stomach are called rugae.
What is the term for the long folds of the stomach's inner surface?
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
How do rugae function in digestion?
The purpose is to allow the stomach to expand.
The folds of the mucosa on the internal surface of the stomach are called?
They are called gastric folds.
What is the prominent ridges in the lining of the empty stomach?
Stomach is lined by various folds of mucous membrane and muscle tissue. These folds are termed as Rugae. This results in the characteristic appearance of stomach on the endoscopy.
Rugae of stomach?
as the stomach fills with food and expands, the folds (rugae) disappear
What are the folds in the stomach when the stomach is empty?
Rugae
what are the internal folds of the stomach are known as?
rugae
What is the term for the folds of the stomach mucosa?
rugae
What are the internal folds of the stomach known as?
rugae
When the stomach is empty it lies in folds called?
The folds of the stomach are called rugae. These folds are expandable, allowing the stomach to enlarge when filled with food and drink. When the stomach empties again, the rugae will fold, decreasing the volume of the stomach back to its original size.
9 What is the function of the rugae in the stomach and villi in the small intestine?
both rugae and villi are specialized "folds". the rugae allow your stomach to expand when you eat (like a balloon) and the villi increase the surface area in your small intestine for nutrient absorption
